…decisions. The order came in response to suits by a group of 17 private-sector plaintiffs that included the American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business and industry…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
…Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Gabrielle Ludwig said this year’s tour showed all of the attendees how sustainability is incorporated in all aspects of production and many plans for the future….
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
…miners, gamblers, and ruffians, Bodie today is a silent wood and brick monument to the American west. It is remote but well worth a visit. Bodie state park ghost town…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
Some operations may think they are compliant with lockout/tagout (LOTO) but are missing the big picture. AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said she notices small things that could be…
How to Create a Gutter Garden
…made using old rain gutters. These are easily up-cycled and repurposed into planters. The concept is simple: you just use the gutter as a long planter. Gutter gardens work well…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…allowing property access to perform critical eradication activities. The Oriental fruit fly is known to target over 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities. Damage occurs when the female fruit fly…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…that are not only good for them but also good for the planet.” Achieving the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals could prove challenging over the next few years, but the results…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
American organic sales hit a milestone last year, surpassing $50 billion dollars for the first time ever. According to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey that was recently released by the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have an update on the disaster aid bill that continues to…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…Argentina and Brazil, two South American neighbors and major U.S. competitors, experienced a significant decrease in their share of Colombia’s agricultural import market – from over 41 percent in 2012,…
Lavender Oil Has Many Uses
…bites. Speaking of bites, and any other first aid need such as cuts, sores, bruises or burns, lavender oil to the rescue. It’s great for sunburn relief, too. Just add…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. Weather forecasts are finally looking a little more seasonal. Growers are looking forward to the…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various…
Pesky Critter Known for Attacking Plants
Brown caterpillar cutworm beautifully bent on stem plants Cathy Isom tells you about the pesky garden critter known for attacking plants from the ground up. That’s coming up on This…